

Jarden, which is the world's No. 54 largest licensor according to
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Waddington produces disposable tableware for commercial, foodservice and retail markets. Jarden Corp. will leverage those categories to create cross-selling opportunities for its brands and to expand its distribution platform, particularly in the business-to-business category.
The funding for the transaction, which is expected to close in Q3, is coming from an investment fund managed by Olympus Partners, a private equity firm, and other stockholders.
"This acquisition should immediately enhance our financial performance and create exciting new revenue drivers," says James E. Lillie, chief executive officer, Jarden. "Our complementary
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